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F471 SUU

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,048 mi
Last recorded134,048 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 SUU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 134,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 134,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 111,292 miles

Brake master cylinder damp

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear Braking systemnearside rear Braking system damp

Fail 25 Nov 2009 111,286 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder damp

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear Braking systemnearside rear Braking system damp

Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 89,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 89,374 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 84,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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F471 SUU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F471 SUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F471 SUU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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